It’s never a problem until it’s a problem. The worst thing is this was preventable.

” Noble said it’s important to have wood-burning fireplaces and chimneys regularly inspected and cleaned once a year. “They said they had a fire in the fireplace last week and there was no indication of a problem,” Noble said.

A level 2 chimney inspection is required by NFPA 211 during transactions of property. The NFPA 211 is my standard of care as a Certified Chimney Sweep so that’s what I recommend. If you really want to know what condition that chimney you’re thinking about buying is in, get a qualified agency […]

What a great and interesting job. It could be said that sweeping chimneys is like a box a chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. Spokane has masonry fireplace chimneys, masonry chimneys that serve wood stoves, modular block chimneys lined with pumice flue liners, modern class a […]

Establish a routine for your fuel, wood burning appliance and burning technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often you need to sweep the appliance and chimney to be safe. Be aware that in a very general way, the hotter the fire is the less creosote is produced. Weekly cleaning may be […]